Taxpayers Dole Out Cash for Lawmakers' Weekend Work
By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent HARRISBURG — Contrary to popular belief, government sometimes runs on the weekends. At least, it does in Pennsylvania, and taxpayers are picking up the tab for any...
View ArticleMy Battle with Breast Cancer: Chemotherapy Sucks
This is part three in Lucy’s story about her battle with breast cancer. You can read the first part here, and the second part, the mastectomy, here. I had finally beaten the MRSA, and it was time for...
View ArticleState Roundup: Even During Time Off, Lawmakers Can Get Paid
By PA Independent Staff HARRISBURG – Lawmakers took the week off, but will return for three more days of session beginning on Monday — the final three days before the legislative agendas are wiped...
View ArticleSen. Arlen Specter Dies
Former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter died Sunday, according to CNN, at age 82 in his Philadelphia home.Specter represented Pennsylvania in the Senate for 30 years. The senator started as a Republican and...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Eagles Blow Lead in Loss to Lions
Disgraceful. After an ugly first half, the Philadelphia Eagles turned in an ugly fourth quarter in letting the Detroit Lions come back from 10 points down and win in overtime 26-23. Another three...
View ArticleFinance and Administration Committee to Meet Tonight
UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIPCommittee Meetings AgendaOctober 15, 20127:00 p.m.DRAFT AGENGA SUBJECT TO CHANGE Finance & Administrative Committee Approval of Minutes...
View ArticleEnter to Win Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest
It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Last year, the headless boy...
View ArticleGamers Eligible for Potential $27M Electronic Arts Settlement
If you bought a new video game in the “Madden NFL,” “NCAA Football,” or “Arena Football” series for your Xbox, Xbox 360, PS2, PS3, GameCube, Wii or PC — between Jan. 1, 2005 and June 21, 2012 — you...
View ArticleIndian 'Summer' is Here
After a chilly start to last weekend, we have warmed up in a hurry and have a mild week on tap around the region, with considerably higher temperatures. Also, since many of us had a frost on the...
View ArticleSHARE: Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors in Upper Moreland
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of the greatest challenges for those who have been newly diagnosed is finding sources of support. Patients are eager for information on...
View ArticleWashington Lane Closed for Maintenance
PennDOT announced that Washington Lane in Lower Moreland Township is closed today, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for base repair. The road is closed and there is a detour between Terwood Rd. and...
View ArticleArlen Specter Funeral Open to Public Tuesday in MontCo
A funeral for former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) will be held at noon Tuesday at Har Zion Temple in Lower Merion, Montgomery County. The service is open to the public; cameras and recording devices...
View ArticleWhat Time is the Second Presidential Debate?
Nearly 60 million people tuned in Oct. 3 to watch the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. In that first confrontation, viewers...
View ArticleArlen Specter Burial at Shalom Memorial Park Today
The funeral for former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) will be held at noon Tuesday at Har Zion Temple in Penn Valley. The service is open to the public; cameras and recording devices are prohibited....
View ArticleFirst Annual Fall Party in Willow Grove
The First Annual Fall Party celebrating Willow Grove will be a fun-filled event for the whole community. On October 21, Veteran’s Memorial Park, at Easton and York Roads, will become a party land for...
View ArticleCounty Line Road Closures Continue This Week in Upper Moreland
PennDOT has announced that parts of County Line Road will have lane closures in Lower Moreland Township. The Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority will be test drilling and will cause lane closures...
View ArticleLet the Music Play
It wasn't so long ago that all sounds and music in videogames were very 'tinny' and metallic sounding, as cartridges could only hold the barest essentials to make music. And without the ability to...
View ArticleEagles' Defensive Coordinator Juan Castillo Out, Todd Bowles In
Eagles fans have had much to complain about this season. As the Birds head into their bye week at 3-3, many are calling for some heads to roll. Andy Reid seems to have taken the call to heart....
View ArticleOct. 16: Live Reaction to the Obama-Romney Presidential Debate
Welcome to Patch's live, continuous coverage of the second presidential debate. We'll be be following reactions locally and through Facebook and Twitter including publishing your contributions —...
View ArticleWatch the Presidential Debate Live
Join the ConversationWatch the live stream of the presidential debate here and join the commentary during the debate with your Facebook friends, Twitter followers (#PatchPoliticsPa #PatchPolitics) and...
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